Reborn with Consumption System

September 2, 2014, Tuesday.

The Shanghai Stock Index surged directly off the 5-day moving average, breaking through the horizontal high point of July and August.

The whole market was in ecstasy, old investors raised their arms and shouted, "The bull market is really here!"

Of course, there were always some scaredy-cat investors who firmly believed this was just a rebound, hesitating and observing.

There were also some sensational experts, vociferously dragging behind.

Some of them were truly foolish, and the rest, well, they get paid regardless of whether they sing bullish or bearish.

Just as the stock market was advancing in "Raging Blast," Han Lie accompanied Sister Ting to the set of "Weiwei."

Today, they were filming an indoor scene at a place called Wangyu Internet Café.

Although the crew had rented out the entire internet café, Han Lie and Sister Ting still struggled to squeeze through the entrance.

The reason was simple—outside the door, it was all Li Mingao’s fangirls, packed layer upon layer, absolutely fanatic.

Sister Ting was so scared that she tightly held her hat and shrank her whole body into Han Lie’s embrace.

Han Lie, holding her, crouched down, closely following the security guard.

Once they finally got through the door, both of them exhaled deeply.

Having not truly experienced this scene, children of future generations would find it hard to imagine the terrifying influence of the Hallyu wave.

Before this year, it was mainly Girls’ Generation sweeping through appliance stores nationwide, EXO dominating the MP4 players of elementary and middle school girls, actors didn’t have much traffic back then.

But since "You Who Came from the Stars" was released domestically, stirring up storms online and offline, Kim Soo-hyun and Li Mingao began to become top influencers in the country.

Honestly speaking, our Mingao was riding on the professor’s coattail.

The professor toured domestically, sweeping up more than a dozen endorsements within half a year, plus commercial performances, earning at least two hundred million RMB, and wherever he went, the streets would be deserted.

And though Li Mingao was on CCTV’s stage earlier, he had only one endorsement in China with Yadea electric scooters, clearly underestimated by the business sector.

His current popularity and traffic are partly due to the stir created by "You Who Came from the Stars" and the professor, but majorly due to the breakout after starring in "Weiwei."

Fans of Gu Man’s original work, K-Pop fans, and new drama fans generated by "You Who Came from the Stars" have collectively brewed today’s heat.

Thinking back to the announcement two months ago, the trending search almost exploded, Wang Feng, who had just released a new album, nearly cried in the bathroom.

"So scary..."

Sister Ting was still palpitating with fear but charged happily to hug when she saw Zha Zha coming towards her.

"Congratulations, Zha Zha, our drama is definitely going to explode!"

"Yes, yes!" Zha Zha nodded happily, pouting to kiss her face, "Thank you, Sister! You explode first, I’ll pick up the baton, together we’ll sweep next year’s TV drama market!"

"Alright, let’s all explode and then pile scripts on the table, get so many endorsements that our hands hurt!"

"Hohohoho..."

Zha Zha laughed joyfully, and Sister Ting squinted her eyes, her rare display.

Some might doubt how good their relationship really is, if they aren’t just acting in front of everyone?

In reality, their relationship is genuinely great.

Some revolutionary friendships are forged through gruelling trials like torture, built on mutual support, encouragement, help, and reliance.

They became strong amid the same harm, stopped pursuing independence, yet learned to pass the baton.

How could outsiders understand such emotion?

See, Da Cheng and Sister Da Tang haven’t been fighting much lately...

Han Lie smiled watching the scene, soon getting swallowed by the crowd.

Because they knew he was coming, everyone important from the crew was here today.

Chief producer Su Xiao, chief production officer Gu Zicheng, director Lin Yufen, screenwriters Gu Man, Mo Bao, lead actor Li Mingao... Oh, right, Zha Zha the nominal producer.

Everyone settled in the internet café lobby, and a timid figure gingerly approached Han Lie.

"Brother..."

A soft, nasal voice, with a bun, young and pretty.

Han Lie was startled: "Whoa, you’ve signed the contract already? Quite fast!"

Gu Zicheng laughed and said, "Lianlian has a good image and a great temperament, her academic background isn’t lacking, I took an instant liking and signed her right away."

"Good."

Han Lie nodded, took off his mask, casually directing her: "Go get me a drink... remember what I like to drink, right?"

"Yes, yes!" Liu Lianlian perked up energetically, nodding furiously, "Of course I do!"

Then she dashed to the bar to get a drink.

When she returned with a canned Coke, Han Lie sent her off, "Go play with your girl friends!"

"Okay, Brother!"

Liu Lianlian happily retreated, intending to return to the small supporting roles circle, but was intercepted midway by the second leading lady, third leading lady, second male lead, and third male lead.

Liu Lianlian was already prepared in her heart, beaming like a flower.

In terms of status, she was a newbie yet to graduate.

In terms of role, her character Die Meng was almost ranked as the fifth or sixth female role, normally couldn’t mingle with main cast players.

But now, everything is different.

"Wow! Lianlian, you hid so deep!"

Zhou Jiajia jumped in with a scream, this chick was usually the most sly, but also the most daring.

"You’re the sister of the main investor? Usually, not a word, deserves a slap!"

Everyone warmly surrounded her, each a lively and friendly face.

"Different surname, a cousin?"